The interim government’s Chief Adviser, Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, visited the home of Abu Sayeed, a student from Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur who was tragically killed in police firing during the student-led quota reform movement, reports BSS.
Dr. Yunus offered prayers at Abu Sayeed’s grave in Pirganj upazila, Rangpur, and personally consoled his parents and family members. During his visit, the chief adviser also handed over the national flag to Sayeed’s grieving family.
“Every home now has an Abu Sayeed. He belongs to every family in Bangladesh, regardless of religion or ethnicity. It is essential to ensure that no discord arises,” Dr. Yunus stated during his visit.
He further added, “Everyone is an Abu Sayeed. It is now our duty to protect these children of ours, no matter their backgrounds.”
Accompanying the chief adviser during his visit to Rangpur were Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Adviser Md. Nahid Islam and Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan.
Abu Sayeed was the first student to be killed in police firing during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. A student of Begum Rokeya University in Rangpur, Sayeed was shot dead on July 16. His death triggered widespread agitation among student protesters, ultimately leading to the fall of the Awami League government on August 5.
In his first speech after arriving in Dhaka on Thursday, Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus remembered Abu Sayeed and stated that he would remain forever in the hearts of all Bangladeshis.
“Abu Sayeed’s image is etched in the hearts of every person in Bangladesh. No one will ever forget it. This incredibly brave youth stood fearlessly in front of the guns,” Dr. Yunus said, his voice choked with emotion, while speaking to the media at the airport.
